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Predictors of seizure onset in Rett syndrome

Many girls and women with Rett syndrome experience seizures. We wanted to know if there were any factors that influenced the age when seizures first…

Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in Rett syndrome

We developed recommendations to assess and manage issues relating to poor growth and weight gain in Rett syndrome, including consideration of gastros…

Experience of gastrostomy using a quality care framework: The example of Rett syndrome

We investigated our data from family questionnaires to see how feeding difficulties related to age, the type of MECP2 mutation, and the use of gastro…

The range of expression of symptoms in girls and women with Rett syndrome

We wanted to describe the range and variability in the expression of symptoms in girls and women with Rett syndrome.

Longitudinal bone mineral content and density in Rett syndrome and their contributing factors

This study measured changes in bone density over time using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Lean tissue or muscle mass (LTM) was also measur…

Atypical Presentations

We investigated the factors that may affect the age at diagnosis for girls and woman with Rett syndrome.

Investigating genotype - phenotype relationships in Rett syndrome using an international database

This study used information from international Rett syndrome database to investigate the relationship between clinical characteristics and different…

Aspects of speech-language abilities are influenced by MECP2 mutation type in girls with Rett syndrome

This study explored relationships between speech and language abilities in girls with Rett syndrome and how they may be affected by the type of genet…

Research collaborators

The development of research partnerships is a priority for InterRett, with centres or clinicians with access to large numbers of patients with Rett s…

Research snapshots

Our research covers a broad range of areas from the influence of mutation type on health outcomes to factors impacting on the lives of familes.